A/N: Oh how I love Pops! Excellent episode! I think Booth made me go through all my Kleenex. So do you think even though I don't own the characters or the show I might get some type of compensation for that?
The Proof is In the Sketch
"I understand what you mean. I love you. You're my partner in so many ways, that no one else can have my back like you. I've missed working with you. I'll be happy when we're working together again but I'm also going to feel bad for taking you away from Christine but we'll work through this. At least we know she'll be with people we trust and will be taken care of."
The last statement jolted a conversation that Booth wanted to have with Bones about something Dave Hannigan told him about what happened while they were gone.
"Hey-ah Bones? I need to talk to you about something important. I want you to keep an eye out for anyone that ah-you might, notice following you or paying extra attention to you and Christine. I should tell Rebecca too, to give her a heads up for Parker"
Bones cocked her head to the side trying to figure out where Booth's concern was stemming from. "Sure. It's only natural considering the work we do. Why – why are you sounding so different?"
Booth slid his hand down his face while working out the answer in his head to keep the both of them from reaching for their guns at the first sign of trouble- shoot now ask questions later type of attitude.
"While we were at the Hannigans tonight and you were feeding Christine, Dave and Kate said some woman claiming to be my sister came by looking for me."
Once again Bones wore a confused expression, "but you don't have a sister... which is why you think we need to be extra careful. Well what else did Dave and Kate say about this woman?"
"Uh-Kate said she first approached the woman when she saw her standing by the side of the house and that's when she said she was my sister. She said she was here to visit and wanted to surprise me. She told Kate her name was Patricia. Kate also said she didn't get a good vibe from her especially since she never mentioned anything about you or the baby."
"Well did she or Dave notice if she came back again?" Bones' concern was growing. Her mind was flashing back to Fat Pam.
"Dave said he was out for a run one day and saw her but she gave him a different name and reason for being here but she still didn't mention you or Christine. Kate's going to go see Angela tomorrow to give her a description and then we'll run it through different databases to see if we come up with any matches."
Bones hesitated before she responded. "W-would it make you feel better if I and Christine went to the Jeffersonian tomorrow with Kate while you are filling out paperwork? We can wait there until you come for us since it's not going to be a real work day for you. We can also have Parker wait for us in the Principal's office instead of outside. I'm sure she would understand; then if we are comfortable with the outcome of the results from Angela's sketch we should proceed with our plans – if that is acceptable."
"Yes but that doesn't mean letting your guard down. We need to know who we are dealing with. I'm sorry to tell you all this before bedtime- I'll be up in a minute I have to call Rebecca and let her know what's going on and see what she want's to do"
Bones turned around just as she was about to go up the stairs, "Booth you don't have to apologize for wanting to keep us safe and I'm sure Rebecca will feel the same way. I'll see you when you come to bed."
Booth just turned and smiled at her then dialed Rebecca's number.
Neither Booth or Brennan slept well and it showed in their demeanor. They weren't being mean just not very conversational because it would require too much energy.
Kate came to the door to get Temperance and Christine. Booth invited her inside since they weren't quite ready. One look at Seeley and Kate knew he must have spoken with Temperance about the incident that happened while they were gone.
"Bad night huh? Well I promise you both that I have an excellent memory and will give Angela a very accurate description of this alleged sister of yours. I'm just sorry you have to go through this."
Booth poured her the last bit of coffee from the cup, "sorry? Sorry for what? Sorry for letting us know about a stranger roaming around our home looking for me? Gee- some neighbor you are." and there it was-that charming Seeley Booth smile only not the same as the one he gave to Bones.
"Okay, okay. I get it." Just as she said that she saw Temperance and Christine coming down the stairs.
"Aw-how's my baby. Look at you. What a cute outfit. Hmm- I wonder who picked this shirt out-'Make No Bones About It- I'm a Daddy's Girl.'"
"Nice to see you too Kate." Brennan and Kate always did this to each other. It was one of the few things Bones had learned not to take personally and enjoyed joking about.
"Oh sorry. Good morning Temperance. Now can I have my baby. Are we going to take your car or my car?"
While the women were conversing amongst themselves Booth went to finish preparing for work.
"Actually," Temperance began as she began to put Christine's shoes on, "we will need to take our own cars. Parker has an early dismissal from school today and Booth and I promised Rebecca we would pick him up. Unless of course you would like to come with us. The four of us were going to come right back to the house anyway to relax and have lunch or snack depending on how late it was."
"No, no. That works out fine. I have errands to run and would have just brought you and Christine back to the house or to Seeley's job anyway so not a problem. So let's go figure out what's going on."
When Brennan,Christine and Kate arrived to the Jeffersonian, Kate witnessed first hand just how admired Temperance was in the place that had now become her second home. Kate knew some of the people there. Others she knew on a more personal level which is why Hannah stood out like a sore thumb when she came by the Booth house.
The first person to spot Brennan and Kate was Angela. She had been pacing back and forth waiting for them to arrive. Every since she found out about some one acting suspiciously around Brennan and Booth's house she wanted to do whatever she could so they could get them identified and out of their lives.
Angela also needed to let Brennan know that Hannah was back in town. It was a conversation neither she or Cam was looking forward to having. In the end they did rock, paper scissors and Angela lost.
"Brennan! Hey Sweetie! Boy am I glad to see you. Hi Kate." After the exchange of greetings the women gave each other hugs and then got down to business.
"Okay Kate you ready to do this so we can get the dirt bag that's been stalking my friends' house? I'll show you where my office is and then I'll be right in I just need to catch Brennan up on a few things."
Kate really like Angela. She framed the drawing that Angela had made of her and Dave and everyone who came to the house always admired it. Kate would boast about how she knew the artist personally.
"Sure no problem. The sooner the better."
When Cam came just in time to here Angela say she was going to take Kate to her office and then talk to Brennan she volunteered to keep Kate company until Angela was finished with Brennan she even took Christine just in case things became unsettling in Brennan's office.
As soon as Brennan and Angela walked into Brennan's office and closed the door Angela began to speak.
"Listen Bren...I think you're gonna need to sit down for this."
"W-why?W-what's wrong? Is everything okay with you, Hodgins,Michael, your father?"
"Yes Sweetie. This has to do with you and Booth and I think It's going to be a problem."
Brennan was staring at her with a confused look on her face therefore Angela knew she had to jump in with both feet.
"Look Sweetie since you're a direct person- I'm not going to sugarcoat this. Hannah's back in town and she's been looking for Booth like a woman on a mission trying to track him down. She even came here to talk to you. She wouldn't say why, but it's pretty obvious she wanted information from you about Booth."
It was obvious that Brennan couldn't understand why Angela was so upset. "I don't understand why that would be a problem Ange. She knows how close Booth and I are so it would only be rational that she would come to me if she was having difficulty locating him. I mean a-"
Then the light bulb went off in Brennan's head. "You're thinking she is probably here to start up a relationship with Booth again unaware that he and I are together – am I correct?"
Angela looked at her best friend with a look of compassion as she shook her head to confirm what Brennan had just stated.
"Listen to me Honey. You have nothing to worry about. I see the Alpha-Female in your eyes. So, what I want you to do while I'm with Kate is drink one of your special teas lie down until I'm done with Kate because I really don't think prison attire would suite you well. I'm sure Cam wouldn't mind taking care of Christine for a little while longer."
"I need the sketch as soon as you are done I have to pick Parker up from school. Booth and I have plans with him."
Angela was quite aware of Brennan's habit of changing the topic of conversation when something was really getting to her so as she got up to leave she gave her friend a hug.
"I know what you're doing. I know you better than what you think so just make sure you take this time Brennan so you can do what you need to do for your family otherwise you're not going to be any good
to them or yourself. I love you."
Kate had just left Angela's office when Hodgins was standing in the doorway of his wife's office debating whether he dared to enter as he saw her pounding unmercifully on a clump of clay. He decided to take his chances and slowly approached. He cleared his throat before speaking.
"I sure hope that wasn't a bust of me because I'll just go live with your father and take my chances."
Angela just turned and looked at him. She was not amused. Hodgins could have sworn there was fire shooting from her eyes.
"Ange? Talk to me. What's going on Babe?"
Angela stood at the pedestal for a few seconds more before making her way toward her desk. She picked up a cloth in order to clean her hands then picked up the sketch she drew based off the description Kate had given her of the woman hanging around Booth and Brennan's house while they were on vacation.
"Remember I told you that Kate Hannigan was coming in today to give a description of the woman that was asking about Booth while he and Brennan were on vacation? Well I guess our visitor who popped up a week ago here at The Jeffersonian was not a coincidence."
She handed Hodgins the sketch. He kept looking from his wife to the sketch as if it would make what he was seeing not true.
"Why that little-"
"I-I can't bring this to Brennan Hodgins. Please Honey, please I-I-I really need you to do this. Me and Brennan in the same room...not a good idea...you're just asking for the Thelma and Louise scenario. The difference being Hannah would be the only one to die."
Angela then fell upon Hodgins shoulder and began to cry.
"Hey Ange. It's gonna be okay. How 'bout we put the sketch in this yellow envelope and I'll let Dr. B know that you want her to promise not to open it until her and Booth are at home together because it's something they should do together?"
Angela wiped the tears from her eyes, nodded in affirmation of Hodgins idea then headed toward daycare to see Michael. She really needed to see him.
Hodgins took a deep breath and headed for Brennan's office.
A/N:Hannah, Hannah, Hannah. What were you thinking? Who should she worry about more: The very protective family man/FBI Agent or the very territorial Temperance Brennan/Mother Bear to let her know The Ship Has Sailed(hmm wouldn't that be a good name for the next chapter? ;)